Halloween Special - Transylvania

The ancient Celts believed that Halloween was the time when the veil between the world of the living and world of the dead was at its thinnest. And for Zak, Nick and Aaron, it means it's a time for spirits to run free. Ghost Adventures spends this Halloween in Transylvania, a region in central Romania, on a quest to contact Dracula and the spirits associated with him. This 2-hour special features the guys’ once-in-a-lifetime journey into the heart of Romania and the birthplace of Vlad Dracula.

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Transylvania, Romania

We all know Dracula from dozens of Hollywood movies, but the man behind the character is more frightening than anything Bram Stoker could ever dream up. The GAC are on a mission to find Vlad Tepes, also known as Vlad the Impaler. 9601280

We all know Dracula from dozens of Hollywood movies, but the man behind the character is more frightening than anything Bram Stoker could ever dream up. The GAC are on a mission to find Vlad Tepes, also known as Vlad the Impaler.

Targoviste Castle

Targoviste Castle

Targoviste Castle in Wallachia, Romania, is where Vlad the Impaler ruled with an iron fist, gaining a notoriously violent reputation.9601280

Targoviste Castle in Wallachia, Romania, is where Vlad the Impaler ruled with an iron fist, gaining a notoriously violent reputation.

Transylvania, Romania

Transylvania, Romania

Zak sets up the camera to get a shot outside the birthplace of Vlad Tepes, also known as Vlad the Impaler or Dracula.9601280

Zak sets up the camera to get a shot outside the birthplace of Vlad Tepes, also known as Vlad the Impaler or Dracula.

Transylvania, Romania

Transylvania, Romania

The guys explore Transylvania and learn that Romanians are a superstitious people. In fact, some people are afraid to talk about the ghosts who still lurk in the castles where Vlad Dracula left his mark. 9601280

The guys explore Transylvania and learn that Romanians are a superstitious people. In fact, some people are afraid to talk about the ghosts who still lurk in the castles where Vlad Dracula left his mark.

Hunedoara Castle

Hunedoara Castle

In the tunnels beneath Hunedoara Castle, an ancient hallway is filled with headstones.9601280

In the tunnels beneath Hunedoara Castle, an ancient hallway is filled with headstones.

Transylvania, Romania

Transylvania, Romania

Nick explores one of the many Transylvania castles that the guys investigate during their trip to Romania.9601280

Nick explores one of the many Transylvania castles that the guys investigate during their trip to Romania.

Transylvania, Romania

Transylvania, Romania

Comana monastery, founded by Vlad Tepes, is very beautiful ... and sometimes, very creepy.9601280

Comana monastery, founded by Vlad Tepes, is very beautiful ... and sometimes, very creepy.

Transylvania, Romania

Transylvania, Romania

Nick films Zak as he discusses the history of Vlad the Impaler at the notorious ruler’s birthplace in Sighisoara.9601280

Nick films Zak as he discusses the history of Vlad the Impaler at the notorious ruler’s birthplace in Sighisoara.

Targoviste Castle

Targoviste Castle

The ancient Castle of Targoviste is where Vlad practiced his brand of swift and brutal justice, leaving behind a bloody history of revenge.9601280

The ancient Castle of Targoviste is where Vlad practiced his brand of swift and brutal justice, leaving behind a bloody history of revenge.

Transylvania, Romania

Transylvania, Romania

This investigation takes the guys through hundreds of miles of Romania, and is the biggest investigation the GAC has ever attempted.9601280

This investigation takes the guys through hundreds of miles of Romania, and is the biggest investigation the GAC has ever attempted.

Transylvania, Romania

Transylvania, Romania

Aaron takes in the sights and sounds of Transylvania.9601280

Aaron takes in the sights and sounds of Transylvania.

Corvin Castle in Hunedoara

Corvin Castle in Hunedoara

The buildings surrounding Corvin Castle in Hunedoara are deteriorating.9601280

The buildings surrounding Corvin Castle in Hunedoara are deteriorating.

Corvin Castle in Hunedoara

Corvin Castle in Hunedoara

Corvin Castle is where Vlad Dracula was imprisoned after his capture. Corvin Castle had a reputation as a place prisoners wanted to avoid at all costs because being prisoner here usually meant death.9601280

Corvin Castle is where Vlad Dracula was imprisoned after his capture. Corvin Castle had a reputation as a place prisoners wanted to avoid at all costs because being prisoner here usually meant death.

Corvin Castle in Hunedoara

Corvin Castle in Hunedoara

This well at Corvin Castle was built by Turkish soldiers who were decapitated after their work was finished.9601280

This well at Corvin Castle was built by Turkish soldiers who were decapitated after their work was finished.

Comana monastery

Comana monastery

Romania is a country full of superstitions and legends. It’s believed that Vlad Dracula’s tomb is located here, beneath Comana monastery. 9601280

Romania is a country full of superstitions and legends. It’s believed that Vlad Dracula’s tomb is located here, beneath Comana monastery.